It's cookie baking time for ESTHERS Children. The non-profit group based in Indepedendence Township makes Ckristmas cookies every year to raise funds for its work in Brazil to prevent the sexual exploitation, trafficking and prostitution of young girls.

A small tray of cookies and chocolates is $50 for three of each variety. Large tray, six of each, is $75. Each tray include a variety of 12 cookies and eight chocolates.